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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, New York

You know, of all the pictures posted from the lawn party, this is my favorite. Even though it is the least jazz-age, I think it is a modern take, and the period elements are rather suggested than presented. The t-shirt is accessorized with the handkerchief, the slight flare of the pants, the argyle socks, and the shoes- from the photographs I have seen, this type of boot was what folks wore rather than fancy footwear. I believe we tend to over-glamourize the past. If we looked up our ancestors from these years, and realized how much they made and the lifestyle they led, many (most of) us would be humbled bu the hard lives they lived and how simply they dressed. We are not all descendants from fancy, silk-wearing people. Jorge from West Palm Beach

Anonymous said ... (9:55 AM) :

Placing this guy in front of the car was genius! His tats, cap, scruffy face and otherwise tough exterior suggest "greaser" (tho I know this is about 20-30 years before that era) For me, this look is all about the blue scarf and tipped cap (and of course the full sleeves of ink) Otherwise, the shirt, trousers and shoes are timeless and comfortably simple-George

To me this is an example of what you refer to as an inspiration shot. It reminded me of a post you made last July http://bp3.blogger.com/_qjpwnPW4c1o/RpYakIsDZlI/AAAAAAAABl0/Gr6ubUjgf2E/s1600-h/image.jpgbecause the look is at once very period and yet very forward. There is an assured, masculine simplicity while still being very put together.

love the combo of old fashioned elegance (beautiful car in the background... ^^) and the rough tattoos and stubble. Looks "authentic" in a way...

carrot said ... (10:49 AM) :

Wow! Awesome look. Normally I don't like tats, but this guy has got some style. Love the shoes and the sox! I love the hat and the tie around the neck. Basically, I am just all over in love with this man. Marry me. Bring your wardrobe. We'll live together forever.

love it. the car in the background adds so much to the photo. makes me think of an off-duty sailor (who else had tattoos in that era apart from carnies?) - a wonderfully proletarian take on the theme of the party.

I am quite fond of this style of costuming (isn't that what this party was about) because it is so relaxed and natural looking. He looks like an extra from a Jean-Pierre Jeunet film. Add some sepia and airbrush out the machine hem of his trousers and he could be from 1922. Apart from the Geiger-esque tattoo on the left arm.

Holy cow. He is gorgeous. The tatts and the outfit together--completely delicious. Wow.

Anonymous said ... (8:11 PM) :

I really don't like this. He is wearing a white tee-shirt with a pair of khakis. Big deal. And the tattoos are so passe. This look is a dime a dozen if you ask me.

Anonymous said ... (8:37 PM) :

Again, the t-shirt is not correct for the period: wasn't produced until the 1940's and was only worn as underwear until the 1950's. Apart from the cap, I can't really see anything that suggests the '20's in this chap's outfit.

I am tired of the ink sleeves. Without them, the outfit looks cool and cute. Especially hat-shoes combination stylish.

Gloria said ... (8:57 AM) :

wow...I didn't even notice the car until someone mentioned it. He stole the show. There is something very attractive about this man.

Mike said ... (8:59 AM) :

Very stylish. One of the best dressed guys on the island.

Soren said ... (9:06 AM) :

I'd guess, just from looking at the way the boot creases, that this shoe is manufactured from horse butt, aka Shell cordovan. This boot kicks much ass. If they were found in a bucket somewhere, good on him, I say. If they were found on a retail shelf I need to know where.

Anonymous said ... (11:11 AM) :

He works at Melissa's store on 12th between 3rd and 4th. No airs, knows his vintage clothes inside and out. Great guy.